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111 my book I liav^o cuidoavored to grapple with almost every 

 bad liabit tluit a horse is addicted to, and would here advise all 

 persons who handle them to be extremely careful that if their 

 animals acquire unpleasant habits, they are not mostly to be 

 blamed themselves. Horses differ materially in their ability to 

 learn, and many are less susceptible of impressions than others, 

 therefore, it behooves the educator to first make himself acquain- 

 ted with the disposition of his horse, and treat him accordingly^, 



To Educate a Horse Not to Kick wheu the Lines get Under his Tail, 



as the same line of management will not serve for all, but an 

 observance of one important direction, that of aluays using the 

 utmost kindness, will, in most cases, prevent and remove all 

 habits but those of long standing. 



